Lent specials at Chicagoland restaurants

Seafood  at QuayWednesday, February 13 through Friday, March 29In observance of Lent, Quay will offer two signature seafood entrees including the Slow Roasted Scottish Salmon with potato and leek puree, salt pork, black kale, herb salad, salmon caviar, sorrel crème fraiche ($22), and Whole Roasted Brook Trout with shrimp and crab brandade, herb salad, garlic and almond puree, parsley pistou ($20).Quay465 E. IllinoisChicago, IL 60611312.981.8400Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse observes LentWednesday, February 13 through Friday, March 29Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago invites you to indulge in fresh fish, enormous lobster tails and more. Guests will enjoy classic favorites like Crabmeat Avocado along with a rotating selection of fresh fish daily.Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse1028 North Rush St.Chicago, IL 60611312.266.8999RIVA's Fish Room and daily fresh fish specialsWednesday, February 13 through Friday, March 29Riva Crab House assuredly has the best lake front dining and spectacular views of all eateries on the shore of Lake Michigan.  To honor Lent, Riva Crab House will feature its signature Zuppa di Pesce ($41). This delicious "soup" is a combination of King Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, and Fin Fish, sautéed together in a savory tomato broth. Feel free to choose other options from an extensive inventory of the world's finest seafood, all at very reasonable price points considering the high quality. Riva's direct purchasing program and on-site refrigerated production room defines the quality of the product. Riva Crab House on Navy Pier700 E. Grand Ave.Chicago, IL 60611312.644.7482View the list »
Classic Lenten sandwiches available all season at Burger BossScore the catch of the day with The Fish Boss, featuring a lightly crisped Cod filet topped with homemade tartar sauce, crunchy dill pickles and American cheese, all on a brioche bun for just $6.29.Not a fish person? Try the Pepper and Egg Boss - a seasonal classic that  features fluffy cage-free eggs and savory grilled peppers, piled lightly onto a soft brioche bun for only $3.99.Burger Boss7512 W. North Ave.Elmwood Park, IL708-452-7288

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It’s good to give up something for six weeks whether you’re a Christian observing Lent or a general schmo who has a bad habit. A little self-denial is character building and who doesn’t want to cut down on the consumption of meat especially when the alternative is delicious, healthy fish and veg. Here are some places around Chicago that are helping your effort.

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  • Classic Lenten sandwiches available all season at Burger BossScore the catch of the day with The Fish Boss, featuring a lightly crisped Cod filet topped with homemade tartar sauce, crunchy dill pickles and American cheese, all on a brioche bun for just $6.29.Not a fish person? Try the Pepper and Egg Boss - a seasonal classic that  features fluffy cage-free eggs and savory grilled peppers, piled lightly onto a soft brioche bun for only $3.99.Burger Boss7512 W. North Ave.Elmwood Park, IL708-452-7288
  • RIVA's Fish Room and daily fresh fish specialsWednesday, February 13 through Friday, March 29Riva Crab House assuredly has the best lake front dining and spectacular views of all eateries on the shore of Lake Michigan.  To honor Lent, Riva Crab House will feature its signature Zuppa di Pesce ($41). This delicious "soup" is a combination of King Crab, Lobster, Shrimp, Clams, Mussels, and Fin Fish, sautéed together in a savory tomato broth. Feel free to choose other options from an extensive inventory of the world's finest seafood, all at very reasonable price points considering the high quality. Riva's direct purchasing program and on-site refrigerated production room defines the quality of the product. Riva Crab House on Navy Pier700 E. Grand Ave.Chicago, IL 60611312.644.7482
  • Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse observes LentWednesday, February 13 through Friday, March 29Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse in Chicago invites you to indulge in fresh fish, enormous lobster tails and more. Guests will enjoy classic favorites like Crabmeat Avocado along with a rotating selection of fresh fish daily.Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse1028 North Rush St.Chicago, IL 60611312.266.8999
  • Seafood  at QuayWednesday, February 13 through Friday, March 29In observance of Lent, Quay will offer two signature seafood entrees including the Slow Roasted Scottish Salmon with potato and leek puree, salt pork, black kale, herb salad, salmon caviar, sorrel crème fraiche ($22), and Whole Roasted Brook Trout with shrimp and crab brandade, herb salad, garlic and almond puree, parsley pistou ($20).Quay465 E. IllinoisChicago, IL 60611312.981.8400
  • Chef Shawn Li at TL's Four Seasons offers a variety of signature meatless menu dishes for both lunch and dinner to help you observe the Lenten season.Dishes perfect for sharing include:TL’s Grilled Red Snapper Filet ($15.95) pan grilled and topped with a sweet and spicy soy glaze sauceSpicy Chili Fish ($32.95) stir fried and served with blackened chilies, snow peas, winter bamboo, mushrooms and smoked tofu in a spicy bean sauceSteamed Halibut ($13.95) garnished with broccoli, shredded ginger, and scallions in a light soy sauceChongqing Noodle Soup ($11.95) cellophane noodles and pickle mustard greens with sliced whitefish simmered with ginger, garlic and scallionsSignature sushi rolls include:TL’s Sakura Roll ($8.95) crabmeat, shrimp, cream cheese, avocado and cucumber, topped with baked Japanese mayoHand Grenade ($5.95) nori wrapped shrimp with sushi rice, topped with spicy garlic mayo, baked atop an orange sliceTL’s Four Seasons Chinese & Japanese Restaurant110 West Bartlett AvenueBartlett, IL 60103630-830-1988
  • Wednesday, February 13 through Friday, March 29Executive Chef David Dworshak invites you to dine at Carnivale throughout the Lenten season to enjoy a variety of Nuevo Latino seafood specialties. Wet palettes with Carnivale's refreshing ceviches which include Shrimp, Oysters, Kampachi, Suzuki Bass and Skuna Bay Salmon ($12 each, $18 tasting of three, $27 tasting of five) before moving onto the Chef's Daily Fish Special.Dworshak sources his fish daily and pairs with a variety of seasonal, local and fresh ingredients. Sample fish specials include the Pan Roasted Cobia (with heirloom carrots, potatoes, green beans, green olives and orange and chile relish, market price) and Lobster Ceviche (with pomegranate, red onion, habanero, almonds, local basil and olive oil, market price)Carnivale702 W Fulton StChicago, IL 60661312.850.5005
  • Rose's Bakery and Cafe makes Lent a little easier this year with guilt free, sugar free, gluten-free, dairy free and egg free offerings.Rose's Bakery is 100 percent gluten free and offers breads, cookies, granola, brownies, pizza crusts and more. Gluten free bread offerings include sandwich breads, rolls, and hamburger and hotdog buns.For those giving up dairy, Rose's offers gingersnap cookies, macaroons, cheesecakes, chocolate brownies and sandwich breads. Sugar free products include lemon ginger and double chocolate cookies, breads and more.Rose’s Bakery & Café2901 Central St.Evanston, IL 60201847.859.2723
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A lifelong Chicagoan, born in Bucktown and raised on pierogi, pizza and panuchos, Jacky has been a Chicago radio host, syndicated columnist, magazine travel editor and feature writer for Dining Out Magazine, AOL City Guide and the Daily Herald Chicago. Contact her: jacky@jackyrunice.com.

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